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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
6
Ed Carey and Spike Miller argue Holsteins versus Guernseys while Sam Carter weighs in. The exchange shows strong opinions mirror beer versus buttermilk, ending with a call for tolerance and understanding across topics.
The Rural Hare editor of Capper's Farmer urges housewives to wash lamp shades and light bulbs to improve appearance and service. Directions cover soap and water cleaning, careful rinsing, drying away from heat, and handling bulbs safely to avoid moisture in sockets and metal parts.
The Eagle thanks readers who paid subscriptions since the last report. Names listed include Reinhold Dietschke of Shiner, Henry Sonsel of Moulton, Sam Wunderlich of Houston, Milton Winkenwaerder of Spofford, and many others across San Antonio, Shiner, Moulton, Ganado, and Austin. Mentions of visitors from San Antonio and College Station noted as well as local visits by families in Moulton.
The Country editor of Capper's Farmer urges housewives to replace sugar with grapefruit for dessert. The trio of grapefruit halves, topped with jams, jellies and preserves, avoids sugar entirely and serves as a cheerful, good eating option for farm families.
Rural Home editor suggests converting a round cheese box into an inexpensive hassock matching a slip-covered chair. Pad the lid cover with fabric and fit a removable lid. The hassock doubles as a toy storage box for children.
Readers are invited to place ads to sell or buy items through the newspaper columns. Listings allow individuals to announce desired goods or sales and reach a broad local audience. Ads may cover a range of products and services as space allows.
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